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The ‘Conversation…’ – Pt II
(Part I here)Vital statistics:Built: 7 Aug ust 2006Delivered: 23 August 2006Mileage by 27 August 2006: 730 …yeah, it’s all that …–SJS
Springtime in DC
Ahhhh, just soak it in — warm days, Dogwood blooming, pollen a dustin’ and all around the city, the sap is rising: Alas, for the poor dears – not as many this year as in years past because, you know, it’s *expensive* coming to DC and what with the economy and all, mom and dad…
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Hammer Time
No, not this one – more like this… Item: Navy ship $840 million over budget and still unfinished (h/t Phibian) — The highly touted nerve center of the new, $1.8 billion amphibious ship San Antonio is fraught with computer hardware crashes that could cripple operations. The ship lacks basic safety equipment, such as hand rails and…
Factory fire in Russia sparks scare, rumors of atomic plant explosion
In an area of the world where memories of Chernobyl are not a dim/receding thing of the past, it doesn’t take much to invoke immediate concern, if not panic: ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) — A fire broke out Monday at a Russian factory that makes equipment for atomic power plants, but there was no risk of…
Salute to Volunteerism
For many folks, it’s almost a toss-off to say “I support the troops…” You know, slap a yellow magnetic sticker on the ol’ minivan and you’re done. Others actually put forth real effort, not to prove themselves, but in genuine support for our folks. Case in point — FbL has a track record where it…